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Wed, Oct 21
London STNDakar DSS
£175
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Thu, Oct 29
London LTNDakar DSS
£184
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Tue, Oct 27
London STNDakar DSS
£189
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Wed, Oct 28
London LTNDakar DSS
£192
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Thu, Oct 22
London LTNDakar DSS
£196
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Sat, Oct 31
London LTNDakar DSS
£199
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Wed, Oct 21 – Tue, Nov 10
London STNDakar DSS
£337
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Tue, Oct 27 – Tue, Nov 10
London STNDakar DSS
£345
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Wed, Oct 21 – Thu, Nov 12
London STNDakar DSS
£346
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Tue, Oct 27 – Thu, Nov 12
London STNDakar DSS
£349
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Tue, Oct 27 – Thu, Nov 5
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£350
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Wed, Oct 21 – Thu, Nov 5
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£175

Cheapest round-trip

£337

Average round-trip

£479

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Iberia Airlines

Getting from Dakar's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus (DDD) or shared minibus (car rapide).

Dakar is served by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), located approximately 47 km southeast of the city center. The airport opened in 2017 and replaced the former Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, private transfers, the AIBD Express bus service, public buses, and ride-hailing apps. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when congestion on the main routes into Dakar can be substantial.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

F CFA 3,000; approximately $5 USD; fixed fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-75 min

F CFA 25,000 – F CFA 35,000; approximately $40–55 USD; fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-75 min

F CFA 35,000 – F CFA 50,000; approximately $55–80 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

45-75 min

F CFA 20,000 – F CFA 30,000; approximately $32–48 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

90-120 min

F CFA 500 – F CFA 1,000; approximately $0.80–1.60 USD

limited service (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

F CFA 30,000 – F CFA 60,000; approximately $48–96 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in XOF (West African CFA franc); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion between the airport and Dakar city center can be significant, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based pricing; agree on the fare before departure.
  • The toll road (Autoroute à péage) offers faster travel times but incurs additional toll fees of approximately 2,400 XOF.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Dakar

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from London to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dakar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C21°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C20°C
April24°C20°C
May25°C21°C
June26°C23°C
July27°C25°C
August28°C26°C
September28°C26°C
October30°C27°C
November29°C25°C
December27°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
20°C
March
Sunny days
339
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
42%
28°C27°C
4 Oct
28°C27°C
Monday
28 Sep
87%
27°C27°C
5 Oct
27°C27°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
67%
28°C27°C
6 Oct
27°C26°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
14%
28°C27°C
7 Oct
84%
28°C27°C
Thursday
1 Oct
11%
28°C27°C
8 Oct
22%
28°C27°C
Friday
2 Oct
16%
28°C27°C
9 Oct
20%
27°C27°C
Saturday
3 Oct
28°C27°C
10 Oct
20%
27°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Iberia Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, and TAP Portugal. London and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and Manchester, Banjul, Praia, Conakry, Lisbon, Paris, Casablanca, Abidjan, Accra, Sal, New York, Nouakchott, Madrid, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Marrakesh, Zürich, Amsterdam, Rome.

Which airports are there in London?

London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend.

What airports are near London?

The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Southampton, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Which airlines fly between London and Dakar?

Currently, you can fly between London and Dakar with Iberia Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal.

When’s the best time to travel between London and Dakar?

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What flights operate between London and Dakar?

Traveling between London and Dakar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near London?

There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Southampton, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Dakar depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Dakar arrive?

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